The Burana Tower is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan. It is located about 80 km east of the country's capital Bishkek, near the town of Tokmok. The tower, along with grave markers, some earthworks and the remnants of a castle and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century.
The tower was originally 45 m (148 ft) high. However, over the centuries a number of earthquakes caused significant damage to the structure. The last major earthquake in the 15th century destroyed the top half of the tower, reducing it to its current height of 25m (82 ft).

Hello Patrick,
your photo today has something of beautiful pictures of Salvadore Dali in it. Maybe this is about the coloring or the perspective you have taken the shot from. Very interesting work and note accompanying.
Thanks for sharing
Kamila

Hello Partic,
nice the view of the half Minaret that in our days stand proudly at the city of Tokmok.I like its construction as its way that outline perfect against the blue sky.Excellent and the quality of the image.

Hello Patrick,
I think you´ve already posted one picture of this amazing tower in the past.But it´s great to see a new version of it.I´ve also seen many pictures of different Minarrets,but this one is really unique.I liek also the way you present it to us-The POV with the part of the roof in the upper of the image creates very eye-catching effect.
Have a nice evening
Krzysztof

Hi Patrick
interesting composition this. Highly original and full of such contrasting yet compelling elements. Immaculate detail as always and a real sense of the imposing height of this wonderful structure. A fascinating and creative image.

Hi Patrick
very interesting and unique photograph!
its strange because it seems as if there are no other buildings around, as if its like a lighthouse in the middle of absolutely nowhere :)
I would love to see a wider angle photo too.
lovely colors, especially with the blue and white skyline. beautiful
cheers
craig

Hi Patrick!
This country is also on my list:)!I like the composition, including part of the roof in foreground. The details of the tower are really interesting - I like it with the people at the top of the stairs.

Namaste Patrick
The details of this minaret crisp & sharp are so very clear. This is one of the rare non-portrait shots of yours & its equally beautiful as is your standard. I am in two minds regarding the plastic shade which you show on the top left...and I would liek to believe that you had to have that strcture in the frame. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu